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World War 1 Workbook World Cultures Basic

Name: _____________________________ Per. # _____

Unit 5 Test Date:________________

Workbook Score Unit Overview Score

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World War I Unit Overview

For each of the Key Terms and People write a 1 - 2 sentence description explain what it is as well as why it is significant.

For each of the Key Concepts write a 2 – 4 sentence description answer the question in detail proving ALL relevant

information.

Key Terms and People

1. Alliances

2. Militarism

3. Nationalism

4. Industrialization

5. Franz Ferdinand

6. Triple Entente/Alliance

7. Trench Warfare

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8. League of Nations

9. Treaty of Versailles

10. Woodrow Wilson

11. Reparations

12. In Flander’s Field

13. Dulce et Decorum

Key Concepts

1. Identify and explain the four main causes of WWI? Which do you think is most responsible

for the war and why?

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2. How does industrialization change war/ what new war tactics were used in WWI?

3. What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles? How do they lead to WWII?

4. Explain the role that pop culture played in shaping public opinion about war.

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How does Pop Culture Portray War?

Essential Question:

In Flanders Field

Where is this taking place?

Who is speaking ?

What is it telling you to do?

Dolce Et Decorum Est

What are some examples where Owen uses imagery/paints a mental picture?

What is the tone/mood of this poem?

What message does this poem send to the reader about war?

Modern Songs about War

Song Title

Words/Phrases that stick out or give away the author’s perspective on war

What is the tone of this song?

Which poem does it line up with?

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World War 1 Notes

Essential Question

Before the War

Years of peace

• War existed between armies and kings only

• ________________________ from one country to another

• Similar _____________________ and religion • Only a few (elite) participate in government • Great Britain, France, and Germany dominate the world

• Control _______________ of all land • • Very industrialized – control ____________ of the

industrial might Tensions Rising

Nationalism grows • : devotion to the

interests of one’s own country or culture. • Tensions and suspicions between countries

• _________________________ without their own

land or the land they wanted move to claim land • Especially Eastern EUR

• Agreement made that the borders in EUR were _________

• No invasion or shifting allowed

• ________________________ leads to military might • Germany especially • France and Britain get ______________

• Informal agreement made to team up if one of the powers attacked another

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• No formal peace keeping organization • __________________: a formal agreement between

two or more nations to promote a common interest

Europe divided into two solid alliances

___________ Powers • Britain • __________ • Russia

• Serbia

_____________ Powers • Germany • _______ - _____________

The War Begins

• June 28, 1914: Archduke of Austria, ______________ _______________ assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.

• Austria demands Serbia make up for the crime and prepares military to enforce demands.

• ____________ prepares to support Austria • Russia prepares to support Serbia, • France & Britain ready to support ___________

• Germany invades France to try to knock them out quickly.

• ______________ are dug • Western Front established

Colonies of European Countries join sides as well + • By the end of the war:

• Over __________ countries • 1.4 Billion people involved

Summary: Write 2-3 sentences answering the essential question.

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The Century: Shell Shocked

Please answer the following questions as you watch the movie. We will pause to discuss and record answers

when appropriate, but jotting down notes in the margin may help.

Essential Question

Your Questions Video Questions

1. What was the Lusitania? What happened to it? How did it affect WWI?

2. Why did many young men have a positive view of war and fighting before

WWI?

3. What is propaganda? How was it used to generate opinions about the war?

4. Where is the Western Front? What happened there during WWI?

5. What new weapons helped make WWI a devastating war? Which countries

had each weapon?

6. What happened at the Battle of Somme? Who was fighting? How many died?

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7. Describe trench warfare.

8. What happened right before the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?

9. Who is Vladimir Lenin? How did he come to power?

10. Before officially joining the war, how did the U.S. contribute? To which side?

11. Why did the U.S. finally declare war?

12. How did the U.S.’s involvement change the war?

13. What impact did the war have on the U.S.? France? Germany? Austria-

Hungary?

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World War 1 Technologies Essential Question

Prediction – How do you think this

technology changed the war experience for

combatants?

Primary Source Match the excerpt

to the placard.

Add 2-3 pieces of new information based

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Wrap-up

Which technology do you think was most feared by soldiers? Why?

Which technology most changed how war was fought? Explain.

Which technology left the most lasting impact on future warfare? Explain.

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The Battle of the Somme Document A Document B Document C

Essential Question

Who wrote it? When? What

type of source?

Author’s Tone (include 1-2examples)

Did the author witness the events he describes?

Who won the first day of the battle? How?

Is this source trustworthy?

Why?

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Battle of the Somme final Claim Answer the following question using evidence from the documents to support your claim.

“Who won the 1st day of the Battle of the Somme?”

1. Opinion I believe that _________________________ won the 1st day of the Battle of the Somme because… 2. Supporting Details (Evidence) Supporting Detail # 1, from Document _____ Supporting Detail # 2, from Document _____ Supporting Detail # 3, from Document _____ 3. Identify Argument Against (Counterclaim) A piece of evidence against my claim is… 4. Thesis:

1. Although (counterclaim) 2. Your position 3. Evidence

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The Course of the War

Essential Question

Modern War

• Not kings/armies but whole ________________

• Most people could join army • War dragged on for four years

• Only way to end was to utterly ruin opponent

• War of ______________ • The first great Industrial War

• _______________________________of repeating rifles, machine

guns, artillery, ammunition, uniforms, trucks • No shortage of food for troops

Inventions of World War 1 Era

• The ____________________ changes warfare

• Defensive stalemate in the West • Trench warfare

• ___________ • Submarines (U-boat) • Fighting Aircraft

• Poison ________

Global War

• Fighting carried out in ___________________

• Fighting in East Africa and the Middle East • Raw materials and soldiers imported to help the fight in __________

Summary: Write 2-3 sentences answering the essential question.

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All Quiet On The Western Front

Jury

1. War is good fighting against evil

Quotes that Agree Quotes that Disagree

2. War builds character

Quotes that Agree Quotes that Disagree

3. People who fight in war can come home and live normal lives

Quotes that Agree Quotes that Disagree

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The End of War notes

Essential Question:

Europe

Over

Over

Flu epidemic spreads after

Map of Europe radically changed

Peace of Paris Conference (1919)

Four Empires ended

Communist State of USSR created

___________ new countries created

European Colonies gained

Prewar tensions are not solved

Versailles Conference

Major Players’ (The BIG three) Motives

Great Britain:

France:

U.S.:

Terms of the Treaty

Germany had to accept total

This was called the

Germany had to pay ______________ to cover war damages and other Allied losses.

Germany had to hand over some __________ square kilometres of land.

This accounted for about _______ of all of her land and ___________ of her people who

lived there.

The German army was to have no more than ____________ and the navy was limited to

__________________.

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There was to be no

The German navy was only allowed _____________ and Germany was forbidden to ________

any more weapons and other war material.

An Allied Army was to occupy the

No German troops were to be

The Treaty seemed to satisfy the "Big Three"

It made sure that Germany was too weak ______________________________, yet strong

enough to help ___________________________________________.

It kept the _______________________ with Germany safe from future German attacks.

It created __________________________. This would help promote peace and trade throughout

the world.

Germans hated the Treaty

Especially the ________________________

Many Germans also thought the financial penalties that the treaty imposed upon their country

and her people to be ___________________________________

The German Government officials that had agreed to the treaty became known as the

"_____________________________________.”

Many German citizens felt that they were now being punished for the mistakes of the

__________________________________________________________

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World War I Fishbowl Discussion Questions Be prepared to participate in a discussion of the following questions. I will randomly select who has the opportunity to

discuss each question, so you must be prepared to answer ALL of them. You will NOT be able to take any other

resources into the fishbowl, so please list all relevant facts and examples from class activities on this sheet.

Each should include:

Opinions: Your thoughts on the matter.

Facts: Details to support your arguments.

Questions: Questions that you have for other students to spur on discussion.

1. Is war necessary to solve problem, why or why not? Are there other ways to avoid or solve conflicts without

war?

2. Was there a “winner” in WW, why or why not? If yes, who was it and why do you think they won? If no, why

not and how did it end without a winner?

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3. “Dolce et Decorum Este,” “Flanders Field,” and “All Quiet on the Western Front” are the three pieces of

literature about WWI that we read in class. Which one(s) do you relate with most? How do you think popular

culture portrays war today?

4. Marques finishes our excerpt of “All Quiet on the Western Front” saying “But if I come out of it, comrade, I will

fight against this, that has struck us both down, from you taken life – and from me? Life also.” What does that

quote mean? How do you think World War I impacted those who survive?

5. What the Treaty of Versailles fair, why or why not? What, if anything, could have been done differently?

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